#460002 - Restoration

[Serge]

Ok, you'll laugh, but they don't have the nubs for the hub caps.  I have thought of asking if they could fit them...

You are correct, hadn't noticed! Maybe, drill & tap to screw some posts in?

[GavinT]

Image wheels in the UK now sell a CNC 3 piece aluminium wheel with the original Lotus design. I suspect the inner diameter will be large enough to fit most disc kits. This will offer original looks with modern functionality.

https://www.imagewheels.co.uk/elan-billet-alloy-wheel/

The link takes us to the knock-on version which is OK if you have an Elan so equipped.
Are they available in a bolt-on version?

[EuropaTC]

The page says "any PCD" which infers they do a bolt on version as well as the k/o wheel. If so then I'd expect the bolt on version to have a totally different centre and probably it would have the hub cap studs as well.

This comparison is from the Elan manual and it's hard to see how they'd get a 3.75" PCD studs/nuts in the valley of the k/o wheel - Lotus didn't manage to !

Brian

[TurboFource]

Serge,
Are you still working on 46002?

I miss your videos etc.!

[BDA]

I PM'ed Serge a few days ago but I haven't heard back. You might try PM'ing him too.

[TurboFource]

I tried that too BDA ….

[Serge]

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven’t yet responded to your kind messages.

I’m still alive, but haven’t had the time to work in the Europa. We just moved house after building our dream home and I’m in the process of setting up the new workshop. Once thats finished I can move the Europa in and start the restoration again.

I’ve been collecting parts in the meantime. Engine will be a 2 liter wedge engine on throttlebodies and injection. (82.5min bore and 93mm stroke). Should give it enough power to have some fun!

Best regards,

Serge

[BDA]

It's great to hear from you again, Serge! And a new house with a new workshop is a reasonable excuse for your being incommunicado!

Hurry up and get everything straightened up so we can get more updates on your baby!! I can't wait to hear about your first drive!